Community briefs: Sept. 6

Military service day set for youths

Published: Friday, September 6, 2013 at 7:41 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, September 6, 2013 at 7:41 a.m.

U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan invites all seventh-grade through 12th-grade students, and middle and high school counselors to attend Military Service Academy Day 2013 at Randolph Community College in Asheboro on Sept. 21.

The event will provide an opportunity for students, parents and counselors to learn more about the five service academies and Hagan’s nomination process.

“North Carolina is the most military-friendly state in the country, and I am proud that my office can help outstanding young men and women from across the state who want to attend one of the nation’s five prestigious service academies,” said Hagan, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee.

For more information contactSen.Hagan’sDirector of Constituent Services Jennifer Johnson at 336-333-5311 or Jennifer_johnson@ hagan.senate.gov. No RSVP required.

Art on Main invites nonprofits

The Arts Council of Henderson County is extending an invitation to nonprofit organizations to participate in the 54th annual Art on Main fine art/fine craft arts festival on Oct. 5-6 in downtown Hendersonville. Nonprofits will have an opportunity to educate the public about their organizations.

The deadline for nonprofit organizations to confirm their acceptance is Sept. 16. The number of nonprofit spaces is limited, and therefore, will be established on a first-come, first-served basis.

During Art on Main, more than 70 artists from throughout the Southeast and beyond will exhibit and sell their work along Main Street. Nonprofits will be assigned to a 10-foot-by-10-foot space. Acceptance of the invitation may be made by emailing acofhc@ bellsouth.net or calling 828- 693- 8504.

Storehouse benefit will tee off Oct. 5

The Storehouse, a food and hygiene pantry assisting the needy of Henderson County, is seeking players and sponsors for the annual golf tournament fundraiser, to be held at noon Oct. 5.

A team of four players is $300, or individual players are $100. Sponsorships start at $50. We are seeking both business and individual sponsors. All sponsors will be recognized at holes, meal tent and in the Times-News. The deadline for players to enter is Sept. 13.

The tournament is rain or shine at Etowah Valley Golf Course. Enjoy the fun, a good meal, prizes and the new look of the golf course.

For information, call 828-692-8300, email bryan@storehouseonline. org or drop by The Storehouse at 627 Seventh Ave. E. Wednesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Run/Walk Sept. 14 to fight autism

The eighth annual WNC Run/Walk for Autism presented by Diamond Brand Outdoors will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 14 on the UNC-Asheville campus. WNC Run/Walk for Autism presents the opportunity to share numerous stories of local families touched by autism, which is now estimated to affect up to one of every 70 children born in North Carolina.

The annual fundraiser for the Autism Society of North Carolina draws hundreds of participants such as Brooks Buddy, an Asheville mother. Eight years ago, when the Asheville mother realized her toddler needed help, she didn’t know where to turn. She called the Autism Society of North Carolina, and the nonprofit connected her to resources.

Buddy will be in the Asheville race on Sept. 14, running so that other families don’t have to face challenges on their own.

Proceeds from this event go to support individuals on the autism spectrum and their families throughout the WNC community. Visit www. wncrunwalkforautism.org or call 828-236-1547 to register, join a team, donate, or volunteer.

<p>U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan invites all seventh-grade through 12th-grade students, and middle and high school counselors to attend Military Service Academy Day 2013 at Randolph Community College in Asheboro on Sept. 21.</p><p>The event will provide an opportunity for students, parents and counselors to learn more about the five service academies and Hagan's nomination process.</p><p>“North Carolina is the most military-friendly state in the country, and I am proud that my office can help outstanding young men and women from across the state who want to attend one of the nation's five prestigious service academies,” said Hagan, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee.</p><p>For more information contactSen.Hagan'sDirector of Constituent Services Jennifer Johnson at 336-333-5311 or Jennifer_johnson@ hagan.senate.gov. No RSVP required.</p><p>Art on Main invites nonprofits</p><p>The Arts Council of Henderson County is extending an invitation to nonprofit organizations to participate in the 54th annual Art on Main fine art/fine craft arts festival on Oct. 5-6 in downtown Hendersonville. Nonprofits will have an opportunity to educate the public about their organizations.</p><p>The deadline for nonprofit organizations to confirm their acceptance is Sept. 16. The number of nonprofit spaces is limited, and therefore, will be established on a first-come, first-served basis.</p><p>During Art on Main, more than 70 artists from throughout the Southeast and beyond will exhibit and sell their work along Main Street. Nonprofits will be assigned to a 10-foot-by-10-foot space. Acceptance of the invitation may be made by emailing acofhc@ bellsouth.net or calling 828- 693- 8504.</p><p>Storehouse benefit will tee off Oct. 5</p><p>The Storehouse, a food and hygiene pantry assisting the needy of Henderson County, is seeking players and sponsors for the annual golf tournament fundraiser, to be held at noon Oct. 5.</p><p>A team of four players is $300, or individual players are $100. Sponsorships start at $50. We are seeking both business and individual sponsors. All sponsors will be recognized at holes, meal tent and in the Times-News. The deadline for players to enter is Sept. 13.</p><p>The tournament is rain or shine at Etowah Valley Golf Course. Enjoy the fun, a good meal, prizes and the new look of the golf course.</p><p>For information, call 828-692-8300, email bryan@storehouseonline. org or drop by The Storehouse at 627 Seventh Ave. E. Wednesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.</p><p>Run/Walk Sept. 14 to fight autism</p><p>The eighth annual WNC Run/Walk for Autism presented by Diamond Brand Outdoors will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 14 on the UNC-Asheville campus. WNC Run/Walk for Autism presents the opportunity to share numerous stories of local families touched by autism, which is now estimated to affect up to one of every 70 children born in North Carolina.</p><p>The annual fundraiser for the Autism Society of North Carolina draws hundreds of participants such as Brooks Buddy, an Asheville mother. Eight years ago, when the Asheville mother realized her toddler needed help, she didn't know where to turn. She called the Autism Society of North Carolina, and the nonprofit connected her to resources.</p><p>Buddy will be in the Asheville race on Sept. 14, running so that other families don't have to face challenges on their own.</p><p>Proceeds from this event go to support individuals on the autism spectrum and their families throughout the WNC community. Visit www. wncrunwalkforautism.org or call 828-236-1547 to register, join a team, donate, or volunteer.</p>